The 2023 closing of Martin General left 21,000 people without access to emergency health care. In a county where nearly a third of the community relies on Medicaid, the consequences...
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The 2023 closing of Martin General left 21,000 people without access to emergency health care. In a county where nearly a third of the community relies on Medicaid, the consequences...
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When we invest in public schools, we invest in a more informed, capable, and engaged citizenry. That we don’t is an indictment of the world our leaders seem to want. We should invest in the long-term health of our economy and our democracy. The question is not whether we can afford to uphold the promise of Leandro. It is whether we are willing to.
En un estado donde la población latina sigue creciendo y organizándose, estos espacios se han convertido en puntos clave para fortalecer la participación cívica, visibilizar necesidades y construir comunidad en un contexto político cada vez más relevante.
The situation underscores a broader concern raised by advocates and voters alike. When policymakers and political leaders hold financial stakes in industries affected by their decisions, it can erode trust and raise questions about whose interests are being served.
The 2023 closing of Martin General left 21,000 people without access to emergency health care. In a county where nearly a third of the community relies on Medicaid, the consequences have been severe.
“Reliable high-speed internet opens doors of opportunity, helps businesses grow, connects people with health care, and strengthens our economy,” said Stein. “These new projects will move us ever closer to connecting every household and community in the state with broadband.”
Mientras el proyecto avanza hacia su votación final, el debate continúa centrado en una pregunta clave: si es posible proteger el acceso a la salud sin comprometer la seguridad y estabilidad de las familias inmigrantes en Carolina del Norte.
Energy Saver NC, which has $208 million of funding through 2031, provides two types of rebates to eligible households.
North Carolina is a prime feeding ground. More than half the counties in NC have measles vaccination rates below what medical experts say is needed to ensure optimal community wide protection. On Wednesday, NC health officials announced a new text messaging system to alert the public to any potential exposures.
As the race moves toward the March primary, the contrast is becoming clear. Cooper is calling for answers and reforms after deadly federal enforcement actions, while Whatley has stayed silent as families and communities demand accountability.
The Republican-led North Carolina Board of Elections has recently eliminated voting sites from several university campuses, including NC A&T State University, Western Carolina University, UNC Greensboro, and Elon University.
The decision drew sharp dissent. Justice Anita Earls argued that the court was failing to uphold constitutional protections, writing that it appeared “unable or unwilling to meaningfully check constitutional rights violations—particularly those originating from the legislature.”
Las juezas en desacuerdo advirtieron que limitar el papel de los tribunales debilita la protección de los derechos educativos, mientras que otro juez disidente consideró que el caso no debía invalidarse por razones procesales.
Este tipo de eventos no solo ayudan a entender cómo funciona el gobierno, sino que también crean oportunidades reales para que las comunidades participen, se hagan escuchar y formen parte de las decisiones que impactan sus vidas.
“Our students need funding in our public schools. We see the lack of a state budget impacting our educators, because they are having to make real decisions about if they are going to remain in the profession,” said North Carolina Association of Educators President Tamika Walker Kelly.